Unreal Engine Fundamentals

Install Unreal Engine, learn the editor with confidence, and assemble your first interactive 3D environment.

Created by Rainbow View Academy

8h 30m18 lessonsNot yet ratedNew course
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Course overview

Unreal Engine can feel overwhelming on first launch. This course removes that barrier. You install and configure the engine, learn every panel of the interface, work with actors and components, apply materials and lighting, and build a small interactive environment you can walk through. Everything is taught with the editor open, step by step.

What you will learn

Install and configure Unreal Engine correctly

Navigate the editor and manage a project

Place and configure actors, components, and materials

Light and present a small playable environment

Requirements

  • A PC or laptop capable of running Unreal Engine
  • A stable internet connection
  • Free Epic Games account

Who this course is for

Beginners starting with Unreal Engine

Game development students needing engine confidence

3D artists moving into real-time work

Curriculum

6 modules · 18 lessons · 8h 30m

Practical project

Interactive Unreal Engine environment

Build a small explorable scene with lighting, materials, and at least one interaction.

Project objectives

  • Assemble a scene from provided and starter assets
  • Apply materials and a lighting setup
  • Add one working interaction

What you need

  • Unreal Engine installed
  • Starter content pack enabled

Expected output

A packaged or recorded walkthrough of your interactive environment.

How it is assessed

  • The scene runs without errors in the editor
  • Lighting and materials are deliberately set up
  • At least one interaction works as intended
  • Work is submitted in the requested format before the deadline

Upload your project files and a short written summary of your process through the course project submission area. Submission review opens when the assessment system is released.

Your instructor

Rainbow View Academy

Academy Instruction Team

Course instruction is delivered by the Rainbow View Academy team. Individual instructor profiles will be added as the faculty grows.

Skills: Creative Technology, Project-Based Learning

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